Recent content by DesertTortoise

Yeah could be the gap, too. Don't have a feeler gauge so not sure yet. I'm not sure if the a/c control knob light still blinks if it's just the clutch slipping. If so, then yes, it's either of those things. But the lock sensor is known to stop the entire system if it detects a variance...

I'd imagine many have dealt with this already... A/C blows hot. Relay is good. A/C control button blinks. Jumped high side pressure sensor and got it to kick on briefly, then stops. Hooked up manifold gauge. Cold pressures both at 100psi Running with a/c on low side still at 100-110. Jumped...

Main issue: Driver's window stuck in open All windows were up when I pressed the unlock button on the key fob. That immediately sent the driver's window coming down (never happened before). That, to me, seems like a short was triggered. No action from the driver's window, even after toggling...

That's a good idea. I'm not in love with this 2003 Limited V8, although it has grown on me a bit. Galactic Gray is starting to have a nice classic look to it. It was barely driveable when I bought it and now I'm in the beautification stage before putting it up for sale. First V8 4runner. I...

You are right. I did the two front wheels this morning and it took me 8hr with all the cleaning and prep work and moving the wheels out of the sun's path, etc, etc. Didn't really like the Duplicolor metallic paint. Was hard to see it go on and I ended up laying down too much in my haste to get...

Anybody out there refinish alloy wheels with the OEM finish, Machined Silver? Wondering what the best paint match (brand) would be for this project. Currently looking at Dupli-Color Silver

Yes, thanks. I had pulled it already. Took too many parts off and it was a bear to get it all back together below the dash. As for bleeding brakes, despite what some have written, I got no pressure within the brake system when I turned the key on. It required my wife continually pumping the...

Okay, cool. I went the cheap and easy route this time and purchased a Chinese replacement motor. Eager to see how it works out. The more I learn, the more I think it will only be the motor going bad. When I opened it up it was full of grease and the rubber around the copper coil was...

So you pulled the accumulator and motor from the GS 300 and only swapped those parts? Not the whole assembly? How close of a fit is it? If yours worked, looks like it could be from 98-05 GS 300.

<<as a previous owner of several Wranglers, unless you enjoy giving anyone who wants it, access to your engine bay, as well as the pleasure of watching your hood bounce up and down on the highway while you wonder just how strong those little rubber bands are that keep it all together, I'd take a...

Perhaps the most valuable reply so far, as I would love to prove you wrong. But that doesn't matter anyway, because neither of us are spending $6k+ on a salvaged title '12 4runner with 172k just as the used car market begins its descent, imho. I looked at some videos installing Quick Latch...

Hey there Sorry, this is a bit long-winded but I think necessary for context, if not a story to tell. I've got a 2012 Limited. Picked it up in 2020 with 100k with a salvaged title for a good deal. What I didn't realize at the time was that there was a micro bend in the tie bar up front from...

thank you! i'm heading right out to ACE and hopefully find the 1/2" nylon spacer someone already posted on to replace the worn out bushing as well.

Did you find the right c-clip? I'm looking for one, too. broke off as i uninstalled. thanks

Rear hatch latch problems Thanks for all those who've posted on this issue already. I just want to clarify I really have a latch issue, if possible. The problem began about 7 or 8 months ago when I couldn't open the back hatch. I quickly learned that if I pushed in the closed hatch while...